What(?) happened at the SOS An $18K SS uniform stolen.

[norge]

I'll be the first person to step up to the plate and call out John Suprin within 20 pages of bullhsit and tell him to do the right thing!

All you other people can whine and moan all you want.

What a piss poor action from a high ranking military man.

Make it RIGHT John!

Or be a scumbag

+1

[BrianK]

I was trying to express sympathy for the guy who got taken. To me it is no different than the buyer switching price tags. From the responses most posters think it is a big joke.

[tanker]

Who actually set the 18,000.00 price and how did they come up with that figure? Everybody is feeling sorry for the seller based on that amount. Was it really worth it or was it a case of actually setting an unreasonable price and hoping someone at the show take the bait?

[Jeff V]

I am sure the market for tunics with giant rat holes is very strong and it was priced to move at $18,000.00.

[The Red Baron]

While a really rare tunic....as a condition freak, I find it hard to believe it would fetch that price...but i've seen dumber prices paid!

[Jos L C]

I am sure the market for tunics with giant rat holes is very strong and it was priced to move at $18,000.00.

Saw a Fliegerbluse which had over 2000 moth holes in it for 600, so there seems to be a market ..
Well, at least these are quite unique .. .. and so are their prices ..

Jos.

[101combatvet]

So you don't know your craft. You rely only on dealers you "like" to purchase? Not a very good strategy, friend.

This thread Really Puts all you guys here in Proper light with your responses...I can see Immediately Who I would like to deal with and who to stay away from

[Glenn McInnes]

Who actually set the 18,000.00 price and how did they come up with that figure?

It is an "untouched" SS tunic which is very rare..Most are just ones with replaced insignia but many collectors who own these would never want to know so they can justify the high price tag they paid because it is in better condition.


So,would you rather an untouched original applied insignia W-SS tunic with damage for $18K,or one with post war replaced insignia in perfect condition for $18K.





Glenn

[John Pic]

Someone out there will always pay a ridiculous price to own something that they can stare at and pretend it gives them status in this hobby. Most of them don’t even do historical research about their items...I’ve actually had people say, “ I just like it cause it’s cool. “ and when you own cool the suck ups and kiss butts swarm to you . Praise to the old school collectors who do it for interest in history and preservation and have fun selling and trading.

[tanker]

That still doesn't tell me how the figure was set. Has another one been sold that the price can be compared to . If not and it is so rare even with damage, why stop at 18K, why not 50K. Point is a number was applied and folks are taking that as a standing price Ron

It is an "untouched" SS tunic which is very rare..Most are just ones with replaced insignia but many collectors who own these would never want to know so they can justify the high price tag they paid because it is in better condition.


So,would you rather an untouched original applied insignia W-SS tunic with damage for $18K,or one with post war replaced insignia in perfect condition for $18K.





Glenn

[Jos L C]

Stuff is hopping from 700 to 10K to 18K, there's no balance, this is purely dealer behavior.. regardless the item.., it's based on nothing but finding that one stupe.
The patron of earning money in this hobby is very clear, raising prices every minute, even if you don't sell the item in a million years.
Only few care for the history and a bit of balance in the hobby etc, the rest is mainly busy playing this money game, two different things .. Price tag collectors, loads of them..

Jos.

[101combatvet]

A sucker is born every minute, find him and sell it for $18,000.

Stuff is hopping from 700 to 10K to 18K, there's no balance, this is purely dealer behavior.. regardless the item.., it's based on nothing but finding that one stupe.
The patron of earning money in this hobby is very clear, raising prices every minute, even if you don't sell the item in a million years.
Only few care for the history and a bit of balance in the hobby etc, the rest is mainly busy playing this money game, two different things .. Price tag collectors, loads of them..

Jos.

[Glenn McInnes]

That still doesn't tell me how the figure was set. Has another one been sold that the price can be compared to . If not and it is so rare even with damage, why stop at 18K, why not 50K. Point is a number was applied and folks are taking that as a standing price Ron

I have seen untouched SS tunics sell for a lot more than that..I have seen some SS helmets sell for $60K.

It is all what someone is willing to pay..For some $18K is peanuts.

I could care less what someone asks for something..Either I am willing to pay that amount and if not I just move on to something else.

Do you think if I whine to Ferrari or Porsche they will drop the price on their cars?




Glenn

[101combatvet]

They will if the fenders have mouse holes in them.

I have seen untouched SS tunics sell for a lot more than that..I have seen some SS helmets sell for $60K.

It is all what someone is willing to pay..For some $18K is peanuts.

I could care less what someone asks for something..Either I am willing to pay that amount and if not I just move on to something else.

Do you think if I whine to Ferrari or Porsche they will drop the price on their cars?




Glenn

[tanker]

You could but would it do any good.